- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Atkinson, WI
Luther Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Luther Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550474002416
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Fort Atkinson · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Luther Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Fort Atkinson, WI.
School address
District: Fort Atkinson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550474002416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Luther Elementary grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 550474002416 · Fort Atkinson, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 10.8:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Atkinson High (816 students)
Luther Elementary grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Luther Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson High
816 students
- Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson Middle
467 students
- This school 238
Luther Elementary
238 students
- Purdy Elementa 233
Purdy Elementary
233 students
- Barrie Element 212
Barrie Elementary
212 students
- Rockwell Eleme 197
Rockwell Elementary
197 students
What this shows Luther Elementary reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luther Elementary compares
Luther Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▲ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,065
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Luther Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Fort Atkinson School District reports $17,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luther Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Atkinson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Purdy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrie Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockwell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Fort Atkinson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luther Elementary
How many students attend Luther Elementary?
Luther Elementary has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Atkinson, WI. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Luther Elementary?
45.6% of students at Luther Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Luther Elementary is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Fort Atkinson, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther Elementary?
Luther Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Luther Elementary rank among schools in Fort Atkinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Fort Atkinson, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Atkinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Atkinson School District?
Besides Luther Elementary, Fort Atkinson School District also operates Fort Atkinson High (816 students), Fort Atkinson Middle (467 students), and Purdy Elementary (233 students). See the Fort Atkinson School District district page for the complete list.